Kitesurfing in Dahab, Egypt

Consistent wind, a flat-water lagoon and a string of good schools make Dahab one of the best places in the world to learn kitesurfing.

Updated April 2026

15–30

Avg Wind (knots)

$50

Lesson from/hr

Mar–Nov

Best Season

Kitesurfing Schools

Kite Club Dahab

IKO Certified · All Levels

The largest kite school in Dahab. IKO-certified instructors, new equipment, small class sizes. Packages for beginners through to advanced. Equipment rental also available for experienced riders.

📍 Blue Lagoon, Dahab 💰 Beginner course (9hr): ~$320 | Single lesson: $65/hr 📜 IKO certification on completion

Dahab Kite School

Budget · Good for Beginners

More affordable option without compromising on safety. Good instructors, patient with nervous students. Popular with backpackers on a budget. Gear is older but well-maintained.

📍 Blue Lagoon, Dahab 💰 Beginner course (9hr): ~$270 | Single lesson: $55/hr

Wind & Kite Center

Windsurfing + Kitesurfing

Offers both kitesurfing and windsurfing courses. Good if you want to try both. Newer equipment. Can arrange multi-day packages combining both sports.

📍 Blue Lagoon, Dahab 💰 Kite course: ~$300 | Windsurf: ~$200

Wind Conditions by Month

Month	Avg Wind (knots)	Consistency	Notes
Jan–Feb	10–18	Medium	Light, cold — not ideal for learning
Mar–Apr	15–25	High	Excellent — steady, warm enough
May–Jun	18–28	Very high	Peak season, strong consistent wind
Jul–Aug	20–30	Very high	Best wind but very hot on land (38°C+)
Sep–Oct	15–25	High	Excellent — slightly cooler, still good
Nov–Dec	10–18	Medium	Lighter, inconsistent — better for advanced

The Blue Lagoon — Why It's Perfect

The Blue Lagoon (also called Laguna) is a natural shallow lagoon 3km north of Dahab town. It's sheltered from ocean swell, giving flat water conditions ideal for learning. Depths are 0.5–1.5m across most of the lagoon — if you crash your kite, you just stand up. The wind here is thermal-driven and remarkably consistent from March through October.

Getting there: Tuk-tuk from central Dahab costs 50–80 EGP. Some kite schools offer free pickup if you book a course. It's a pleasant 40-minute walk along the coast road if you have time.